Category Archives: CRANE News & Updates
Wrap-up: A day in D.C. on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
On April 28, six activists and constituents made their way to the Capitol Hill offices of Sens. Richard Burr and Kay Hagan and Reps. Larry Kissell and Mike McIntyre.
Matt Comer, Randy Floyd and Lacey Williams of CRANE were joined by fellow organizers Ryan Burris, James Elks and Melissa Siegel.
Since March, CRANE and activists across the [...]
A full but active day in DC
We had a full day here in DC. Expect a few more videos here in the next bit and a full wrap-up when we return to the Old North State.
CRANE is in DC
CRANE members and other constituents are in DC today. Follow our updates here with video updates on YouTube.
Video & Photos: DADT press conference rally
CRANE and the Human Rights Campaign staged a rally on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Feb. 26, 2010. CRANE also kicked off its March on Myrick campaign.
Visit us on Facebook to view a few photos from the event.
Learn more about our March on Myrick campaign.
Today: Rally on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
CRANE and the Human Rights Campaign will stage a rally and awareness event on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and kick-off CRANE’s March on Myrick campaign.
PRESS CONFERENCE & RALLY DETAILS:
WHAT: Press conference, rally on repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”; “March on Myrick” kick-off
WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:30 p.m. (Rally immediately following)
WHERE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, [...]
Friday: Eric Alva speaks in Charlotte
On Friday, Feb. 26, CRANE and the Human Rights Campaign will stage a rally and awareness event on the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the anti-gay law which prevents openly lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Openly gay veteran Eric Alva, a former U.S. Marine staff sergeant, will be [...]
Photos: Valentine to Bill James
We were able to snag a couple photos of our special, heart-shaped Valentine’s Day card to Bill James before presenting it to him at the Mecklenburg County Commission meeting on Feb. 16.
In the photo at right, CRANE organizer and card maker extraordinaire Laura Maschal holds the card open. The message reads, “Commissioner James, May you [...]
Standing Up to Bigotry and Hate
Hey all.
This is a post to inform you that CRANE (the Charlotte Rainbow Action Network for Equality) is officially back in action. We have several events planned in the upcoming weeks and promise to provide a continuum of activities so you can get your protest on.
Too often in our community, bigotry goes [...]
Friday’s rally and march was a blast!
Thanks to all of the close to 100 folks who showed up to our rally, began our march or joined our march as we walked through Uptown on Friday evening.
Our message was simple: We want equality, and we want it now!
We collected 185 signatures — yes, you heard right, 185 signatures in only a [...]
